Texas
Children’s Social Work Department
When your child is
hospitalized, changes occur for everyone in the family. If your
child's stay is a long one or if he or she needs extended care, the
changes in the family may be permanent. Social workers are dedicated to
helping your family cope more effectively with life changes
associated with a child’s hospitalization.
Social workers in
Texas Children's Social Work department are professionals who have
earned a master’s degree in social work and are
licensed by the state of Texas. They are vital components of the
multidisciplinary health care team.
Social workers help
families
locate community resources, assist in crisis interventions, provide
counseling, educate families on their child's diagnosis and respond
to the unique needs of families who come to Texas Children's
Hospital. Hundreds of medical groups, information centers, support
groups, nonprofit agencies, home care services, special schools and
federal, state and city programs are available to assist families in
need. Social workers will help you find the resources you need
whether your child is still in the hospital or has returned home.
To locate the social worker assigned to your child's specialty
clinic or inpatient floor, please call 832-824-1570. A social worker
can be contacted 24 hours a day by calling the hospital page
operator at 832-824-2099. To fax the department, dial 832-825-1593.
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